Overview
- Officials announced 177 Fiestas México with free public screenings of World Cup matches across the country, with activities beginning this year and ramping up in January 2026.
- Five thousand Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro trainees will support tourism, hospitality, reception and cultural-sport promotion roles, with April 2026 registration, three‑month assignments, minimum‑wage pay and IMSS coverage.
- Targets include rehabilitating 4,208 courts and creating 10,631 murals, plus upgrades to 12 museums and 46 archaeological sites and the launch of the Conoce México app featuring 250 tourist routes and thousands of listed activities.
- Education and sport authorities detailed a Copa Escolar Nacional, 74 regional ‘mundialitos’ and six permanent cups, while IMSS will stage inclusive tournaments such as a U21 women’s futsal, walking football for over‑50s and Fútbol IMSS 21 for children with Down syndrome.
- Profeco is co‑developing with FIFA a Spanish‑language, peso‑denominated ticket reallocation platform and will deploy a consumer‑protection plan in early 2026 covering prevention, verification and on‑site assistance modules.